Longton Nursing Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Longton Nursing Home (Preston, 58 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 10 April 2019. It is run by Longton Home Ltd (company 03972073, active), which is owned by Gray Care Group Ltd (12430106). Above Gray Care Group Ltd, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 April 2025. 1 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 13 August 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Preston, PR4 5ZJ (Lancashire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 10 April 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 6 February 2026 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 13 August 2025 (“Longton Nursing and Residentail Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Longton Home Ltd | 03972073 | Active |
| Owner | Gray Care Group Ltd | 12430106 | Active |
Above Gray Care Group Ltd, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here).
Persons with significant control as registered at Companies House on 7 November 2026. Where a company has several corporate controllers, the one with the most kinds of control is followed.
Accounts and charges of the operator
| Company status | Active Private Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Incorporated | 13 April 2000 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 April 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 January 2027 |
| Charges registered | 4: 1 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 13 February 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Unity Trust Bank PLC |
Status and accounts dates: Companies House company data of 1 November 2026. Charges: Companies House charges register.
These are facts from public registers, not a judgement of financial risk. An outstanding charge is usually a loan secured on property, which is normal for care homes. Ownership is the chain of corporate persons with significant control as filed at Companies House; filings can lag behind real changes. Names of individuals are not shown.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2019; the home may have changed since.